Bully Ray Questions MJF’s Controversial Dynamite Promo Targeting Roderick Strong’s Past

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray expressed discomfort with MJF’s recent promo on AEW Dynamite, where the AEW World Champion targeted Roderick Strong’s childhood trauma ahead of their Full Gear match.

Why It Matters

• This segment raises questions about the boundaries of personal attacks in wrestling promos
• MJF’s promo style continues to push traditional limits of wrestling storytelling
• The controversy adds intensity to the Full Gear championship match

Key Details

• The segment aired on the Full Gear go-home edition of AEW Dynamite
• MJF referenced Strong’s traumatic childhood experiences
• Bully Ray, known for his own controversial promos, felt the segment “hit him the wrong way”

Direct Quote

I have made a career of saying things that absolutely nobody else would say, could say, started legitimate riots with the words that came out of my mouth,” Bully Ray said on Busted Open Radio.

By The Numbers

• MJF has held the AEW World Championship for over 365 days
• This marks Strong’s first AEW World Championship opportunity

What’s Next

MJF defends his AEW World Championship against Roderick Strong at Full Gear, with the personal nature of their feud adding extra stakes to the match.

The Bottom Line

When even a provocateur like Bully Ray questions the tone of a wrestling promo, it highlights the ongoing debate about where to draw the line in modern wrestling storytelling.

What do you think about MJF’s promo style? Has he gone too far, or is this exactly what wrestling needs? Share your thoughts in the comments below.